Quick Release Coupling: Disconnection

WARNING: Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.

CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube.

NOTE: Fuel supply tube connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return tube connectors are red or are identified by a red band.

Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
1. Press the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (1 Of 5)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
1. Pull the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tang.
2. Push the clip through the fuel tube quick release coupling to release the fuel tube.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (2 Of 5)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
1. Press the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (3 Of 5)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
- Press the fuel tube quick release coupling buttons and pull the fuel tube to disconnect.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (4 Of 5)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If the fuel tube retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel line disconnect tool to separate the retainer clip legs. Once the retainer legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connector housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (5 Of 5)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
- Push the connector towards the tube to release pressure.
- Press the fuel tube quick release coupling button and pull the fuel tube to disconnect.